What's on: East

Curtice

One Club Open, Oct. 2 at the Chippewa Golf Club, 23550 West State Rt. 579. A two-person alternate shot tournament sponsored by Oregon Parks and Recreation. $40 per team for 18 holes walking and lunch. Team fees due Sept. 24. Carts are $8 per person. Register: 419-698-7145.

Gear Up youth volunteer programs for grades 7-11 students who attend East Toledo Junior High and Waite High School: Tuesdays-Thursdays 3-6 p.m. at the Sofia Quintero Hispanic Arts and Cultural Center. Help beautify Prentice Park and/or read to ages 3-7. Sign up at the East Toledo Family Center: 419-351-5415.

East Toledo Historical Society building and gift shop, open 1-3 p.m. the first Sunday each month through October and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. the second Wednesday each month. To donate historic relics: 419-691-1429, ext. 115.

Summer reading party, 3:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Genoa branch of the Harris-Elmore Public Library, 602 West St., for members of the Summer Reading Club. Snacks, crafts, T-shirts. Information: 419-855-3380.

t Party in the Parking Lot at Cardinal Stritch High School, 7 p.m.-midnight tomorrow at 3225 Pickle Rd. Mass in the chapel at 6:30 p.m., followed by a gathering in the east yard of the school at Pickle and Coy roads. Tours of the school, sandwiches and beverages available. Details: 419-693-0465.

t Bingo on Thursdays 8 p.m. at All Saints Catholic Church McAlear Center, 628 Lime City Rd. Doors open at 5 p.m., early bird at 6 p.m. Information: 419-666-1393.

Wood County

t Pedal and Picnic, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday at the Slippery Elm Trail parking lot at Portage Road and State Rt. 25 in Portage. Pack a lunch for a short bike ride to Rudolph and back. Canceled in bad weather. Reservations: 419-353-1897.

t Butterflies program, 1-2 p.m. Saturday at Cedar Creek Preserve in Northwood, entrance on the west side of 4611 Walbridge Rd. Search the meadow for butterflies, caterpillars, and the plants they feed on. Canceled in bad weather. Reservations: 419-353-1897.

t British Colonial India High Tea at a Wood County Park, 1:30 p.m. Sunday. Reservations, fees, and location: Vintage Teas at 419-882-0766.

t Immunization clinic open weekdays at Wood County Health Department, 1840 East Gypsy Lane, Bowling Green. Walk-in or call 419-352-8402 for an appointment.

t Bingo at 7 p.m. every Wednesday at VFW Post 1148 at 719 South Main St., Bowling Green. Doors open 5:30 p.m.

Toledo

t Thursday Downtown Toledo walking tours: 12:10-12:50 p.m. weekly through Sept. 9. Today: Meet at plaza entrance to Maumee Bay Brewing on Broadway for a tour of the Oliver House. Aug. 19: meet at 830 North Summit St. on the Maumee River side of the street for a tour of Duket, Porter & MacPehrson. Full schedule: 419-259-5233.

t●Art classes Sundays in Frog Towne Square Bay at the Erie Street Market at 237 South Erie St. Local artist Jan Revill teaches 11 a.m.-3 p.m. for $5, which includes all supplies. For adults and children age 5 and older.

Areawide

t Summer cheerleading clinic for girls entering grades 5-8 in the fall, Saturday, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. $15 per girl includes a T-shirt. Clinic held at St. Francis de Sales High School, 2323 West Bancroft St. Information: 419-349-2038.

t AAA Classic Car & Truck Show, Sunday 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at AAA Northwest Ohio main office, 7150 West Central Ave. Free and open to the public. Family event with classic cars and trucks, food, music and prizes.

t Flag exhibit at The Wolcott House, 1031 River Rd., Maumee through Oct. 24. The museum is open Thursdays through Sundays with tours at 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Admission is $5/adults, $4/seniors 60+ and $2.50/students.

Benefits

t A Midsummer Night - Up On The Roof, rooftop civic plaza of Toledo-Lucas County Public Library, 325 North Michigan St., Saturday, 8-11 p.m. Party-goers can watch the sun set, the stars come out and the Toledo city lights sparkle. Entertainment, grazing food and cash bar. No ties. $75 per person; proceeds benefit youth services at the library.

t Car Wash for Toledo Area Humane Society, sponsored by Expresso Car Wash, tommorrow through Sunday. $1 from each car wash at each of the six locations donated to the Toledo Area Humane Society. For locations visit www.expressocarwash.com.

t 15th Annual Energy Run to benefit adult literacy programs, Aug. 21 with a 1-mile fun run starting at 8:30 a.m. and 5K and 8K runs starting at 9 a.m. on the Raisinville Road campus of Monroe County Community College. For entry form: www.misd.k12.mi.us. or call 734-242-5799 ext. 1325.

t Backpack to the Future, gently used backbacks and new school supplies needed for low-income elementary school children in Northwest Ohio. Items collected by Owens Community College Alumni Association. Information: 419-661-7410.

Boating

t Narrated boat tour on The Swan Creek Explorer, every Saturday through August. Organized by Toledo Department of Parks, Recreation and Forestry. Tours leave from the landing at The Erie Street Market at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., noon, and 1 p.m. and last about 45 minutes. $5 per person. Information: 419-936-3848.

t Expectant Mothers Group at Living Faith United Methodist Church, 1240 Columbus, Holland. Free to all expectant mothers. Information: 419-389-0921 or 517-443-5987.

t Glass City Miniatures Guild meets at Toledo Botanical Garden, 5403 Elmer Dr., 7 p.m. every third Tuesday in the Terrace Room of the Conference Center. Public welcome. Information: 419-936-2986.

t Ladies Auxiliary to VFW Post 606, 3005 Laskey Rd., monthly meeting at 11 a.m. Aug. 14 at the home post. The annual picnic is 6 p.m. at the back lot of the Eagles on Jackman Road. Bring a dish to pass.

t Naturalists' Camera Club of Toledo meets the second Friday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at Secor Metropark, National Center for Nature Photography, 10001 Central Ave., Berkey. Guests welcome. Information: 419-474-2911.

t Professional Association of Health Care Office Management, Greater Toledo Chapter, will meet for a program on medical office management on Sept. 16 at Wildwood Preserve Metropark's Ward Pavilion, 5100 West Central Ave., 5:30-7:30 p.m. This event is free and open to members and non-members. RSVP to Pamela_Hill@mhsnr.org or call 419-885-0200 or 1-888-839-1289.

t New Neighbors League Club hosts a variety of interest groups and special activities, including monthly luncheons with speakers. Meet other new people in the area. Information: 419-841-5642.

t Concerts on the lawn at 577 East Front St., Aug. 22, 7-8 p.m., Perrysburg Symphony Orchestra. Free to the public. If it rains, concerts held at Zoar Lutheran Church, 314 East Indiana Ave.

t Music in the Park series by the Perrysburg Area Arts Council, Thursday evenings at 7 p.m. at Woodlands Park, corner of Boundary Street and Indiana Avenue in Perrysburg. This week Fat Mouth Charley and the Biscuit Rollers present their blues sound.

t Music Under the Stars 2004. Free concert every Sunday through Aug. 29 at 7:30 p.m. in the Toledo Zoo Amphitheater. Sam Szor continues in his 52nd season as music director and conductor of the Toledo Concert Band. This week: Andrew Lloyd Webber and more, with Pride of Toledo barbershop chorus.

t Artisans and crafters needed for Harrison Rally Day, Sept. 18. Applications for booths are available at The Perrysburg Area Arts Council office, 134 West South Boundary St. Information: 419-873-ARTS.

t Registration is under way for all students at Owens Community College. Classes begin on Aug. 23. Open registration at the Perrysburg Township campus on Oregon Road 8 a.m.-4 p.m. tomorrow; 8 a.m.-noon Saturday. Information: 1-800-GO-OWENS ext. 7777 or 419-661-7777.

t One Day Fun Day presented by The Toledo Young Repertoire, Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the 10th Street Theatre. $5 (lunch included), will be applied toward tuition if you enroll in a fall class.

t Montessori School of Bowling Green is accepting students in grades 1-7. Tours available by calling 419-352-4203 or go to www.montessorischoolbg.com.

t Community Christian Academy in Genoa open enrollment is under way. Information: 419-855-4187 or www.mycca.org.

t Summer Skies Over Toledo: Ring World, the Cassini/Huygens mission to Saturn and its moon Titan, 8:30 p.m. on Friday evenings through Aug. 27, University of Toledo's Ritter Planetarium & Brooks Observatory. Crash Landing, Saturdays at 1 p.m. through Aug. 28. Children's program invites participants to join the alien Louie on his journey through the solar system. $4/adults, $3/seniors and ages 4-12. Free for ages 3 and under. Information: 419-530-4037.

t Toledo Accelerated Academy accepting applications for the 2004-5 school year. Forms available at the school, 1501 Monroe St., or by calling 419-242-6160. The school's new home will be at 2913 South Republic Blvd.

t Fast Track GED Class, for those adults who are almost ready for the test. Class includes test-taking strategies, math brush-up and taking the official practice test. Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1-4 p.m., next session begins Sept. 7. Information: 419-473-2364.

t ASSE International Student Exchange Program looking for host families for boys and girls ages 15 to 18 from various countries. Each student is fully insured, and host families select student. Call 419-874-0043 or 1-800-736-1760.

t Cultural Homestay International, a non-profit educational foundation, seeks host families for international high school students for the 2004-5 school year. Provide room, food and supportive environment. Students arrive in August, speak English and attend neighborhood schools. Have own spending money and health insurance. Information: 1-800-210-6080.

t EF Foundation for Foreign Study seeks host families for high school foreign exchange students from around the world. Information: 419-836-1528 or 419-868-8880; toll free at 1-800-498-2487.

t World Heritage seeks local host families for high school boys and girls from various countries. Information: 1-800-888-9040 or visit www.world-heritage.org.

t Youth For Understanding International Exchange Student seeks host families for students from various countries. Details: 1-800-833-6243.

Festivals

t Festival of India at the Hindu Temple, 4336 King Rd., Sylvania, Friday through Sunday. The Hindu community showcases cultural heritage through dance, music, art forms and culinary delicacies. Celebration of 15th anniversary of the founding of the Hindu Temple and Heritage Hall. Indian merchandise and cuisine. For information call 419-843-4440.

t Tontogany Festival on Main Street downtown begins Saturday at 8 a.m. with a pancake breakfast until music ends at 11:30 p.m.; Sunday beginning with 10:30 a.m. church service followed by potluck and horseshoe and volleyball games 1 p.m. - 8 p.m. Events include pie contest and auction, antique car show, 1 p.m. parade on Saturday.

t Kornfest and chicken barbecue 5-7 p.m. Saturday at Oak Shade Grove, 3624 Seaman Rd., Oregon. Music by the Deutschmeiser German Band; dance music after dinner by the Tirolers. Reservations: 419-691-3537.

t Pemberville Free Fair and 60th Jubilee celebration Aug. 18-21 at Memorial Park, 150 East College Ave. at Memorial Drive. Parades, nightly entertainment, contests, amusements. Grand parade 1 p.m. Aug. 21 from the park to Front Street downtown. Quilt show at Pemberville Elementary School during the fair. Entries can be submitted at the school between noon and 8 p.m. on Aug. 18. Information: 419-287-3806.

t Focus on Healing, therapeutic exercise class for those with chronic illnesses and those who want to stay fit. Medical College of Ohio on Tuesday mornings and Thursday evenings, and Wednesday mornings at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center. Information: 419-345-3986.

t Psychotherapy analysis at the Center for the Study of Experiential Psychotherapy at the University of Toledo, in exchange for participation in research (videotaping of sessions, completing questionnaires). Information: 419-530-4014.

For a listing of upcoming military and school reunions, log on to www.toledoblade.com/log.

Support Groups

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Volunteers

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